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Rahaman Abiola

Education: B.A English and Literature (Obafemi Awolowo University), Media Innovation (School of Media and Communication, Pan Atlantic University (SMC-PAU) and the University of Johannesburg)

Experience: Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA, 2015), The Nation (Reporter, 2017), LEGIT.ng (Editor - Politics and Current Affairs; Head of Human Interest Desk; Editor-in-Chief), Internation News Media Association (INMA, Africa Board Member)

Awards: Mile Media Award (2021), Kwame Karikari Fellowship (2021), Distinguished Editorial Leadership (2023, 2024), MTN-MIP (2024)

Rahaman Abiola is a Nigerian journalist, editor, and media trainer with a decade of experience stranding diverse roles in both traditional and digital media. As the Editor-in-Chief of LEGIT.ng, he leads content direction with data-driven editorial practice, demonstrating a commitment to modern newsroom management and mentoring team(s) of professionals through audience-centric innovation. His work involves leveraging social media and emerging technologies towards impactful journalism, media innovation, etc. Contact via: rahaman.abiola@corp.legit.ng.

1014 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

2019: Arewa group makes U-turn, endorses President Buhari ahead of election

2019: Arewa group makes U-turn, endorses President Buhari ahead of election

Politics

7 years ago

Mixed reactions trail House of Reps members' call for parliamentary government

Mixed reactions trail House of Reps members' call for parliamentary government

Politics

7 years ago

More Nigerians from 6 states to benefit from youth support programme YESSO

More Nigerians from 6 states to benefit from youth support programme YESSO

Nigeria

7 years ago

2019: Play by the rule during election - Governor Umahi cautions politician against do-or-die politics

2019: Play by the rule during election - Governor Umahi cautions politician against do-or-die politics

Politics

7 years ago

2019: Group raises alarm over alleged plot by Atiku to outspend Buhari, PDP candidate fires back

2019: Group raises alarm over alleged plot by Atiku to outspend Buhari, PDP candidate fires back

Nigeria

7 years ago

Fear as Nigeria ranks among 10 countries likely to face humanitarian crisis in 2019

Fear as Nigeria ranks among 10 countries likely to face humanitarian crisis in 2019

Nigeria

7 years ago

Why I inaugurated Joy Ota as one-day governor of Abia state

Why I inaugurated Joy Ota as one-day governor of Abia state

Politics

7 years ago

In a bid to sustain his administration’s history of honouring high performing teenagers, Abia state governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has appointed teenager student, Chineme Joy Ota, as the one-day governor in the state.

Fayose vs EFCC, Khashoggi: A review of 6 big stories within the week

Fayose vs EFCC, Khashoggi: A review of 6 big stories within the week

Ask Legit

7 years ago

Over the last 10 days, from politics to entertainment Nigerian media space has been set awake by various media reports. Some of these stories can be said to have come with touches of less uniqueness, while some amazingly great.

Opinion: 4 times Aisha Buhari criticised her husband, APC-led government by Rahaman Toheeb Abiola

Opinion: 4 times Aisha Buhari criticised her husband, APC-led government by Rahaman Toheeb Abiola

Ask Legit

7 years ago

Although we must admit that every first lady comes with peculiar features, Aisha - with her classy personality, glamourous look and her enviable wit - will forever go down the memory lane as a brave woman with touches of chivalry.

Rahaman Abiola